1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Holden Torana
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (55 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 860 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 1971 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Fairlane | Torana |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1159 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2440 mm |
